UFC Picks & Expert UFC Predictions
The next big event in mixed martial arts will be UFC 314 , which is scheduled for April 12, 2025, in Miami Florida. The headline of the event will be the fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. Of course, between the main card, preliminary card, and early preliminary card, there are 15 total fights on the UFC 314 schedule, giving Ultimate Fighting Championship fans plenty to get excited about.
Stake Sportsbook is one of the top platforms for UFC betting , as well as all types of sports betting. However, there is a lot that fight fans need to know about UFC odds and MMA betting , especially when there is a big event like UFC 314 on the horizon. Therefore, we thought it was a good idea to put together a betting guide specific to UFC 314, with our expert predictions on the upcoming event.
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Picks - UFC Predictions & MMA Betting Odds
There is little debate that Australian fighter Alexander Volkanovski battling Brazilian Diego Lopes will be the biggest fight and the main event of UFC 314. With Ilia Topuria moving from featherweight to lightweight, vacating his featherweight title, this will be a title fight. Currently, the betting odds show that Volkanovski is a slight favorite. But this is expected to be a competitive bout that could end up going either way.
When & Where is UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes?
The Volkanovski vs Lopes fight will headline UFC 314 on April 12, 2025. The event will be held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The venue is best known for being home of the NBA’s Miami Heat. This will be the fourth UFC event at the Kaseya Center, which first hosted mixed martial arts in 2003 and last hosted a UFC event in March 2024.
UFC 314 Fight Card Picks & Odds
As mentioned, there are 15 total fights scheduled for UFC 314. This includes two women’s matches and the much-anticipated co-main event between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett, which will be a five-round lightweight fight. Chandler had hoped to have a breakthrough fight against Conor McGregor last year, only to have the bout canceled because of an injury to McGregor. However, he’ll have a chance at UFC 314 to have a high-profile fight. While Chandler has slight underdog status in the Pimblett vs Chandler fight, this is another matchup that could easily go either way.
The rest of the UFC 314 schedule also has some hidden gems and intriguing matchups. Here is a full list of the fights set to take place during UFC 314.
Main Card
Preliminary Card
Nikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes
Dan Ige vs Sean Woodson
Yan Xiaonan vs Virna Jandiroba
Jim Miller vs Chase Hooper
Early Prelims
Sedriques Dumas vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
Darren Elkins vs Julian Erosa
Su Mudaerji vs Mitch Raposo
Alberto Montes vs Roberto Romero
Tresean Gore vs Marco Tulio
Nora Cornolle vs Hailey Cowan
Previous Fights & Fighter History
For the main event at UFC 314, Volkanovski and Lopes come in with two different fight histories. Volkanovski has 30 career fights under his belt, going 26-4. While that record is impressive, he’s lost three of his last four fights over the past two years. The 36-year-old has lost in knockout fashion in his last two fights, perhaps suggesting that his best days are behind him. Meanwhile, Lopes is younger at just 30 years old but has 32 career fights on his record, going 26-6. He’s also won five straight fights and seven of his last trips to the ring. That recent track record could provide Lopes with plenty of confidence heading into UFC 314 despite being a slight underdog to Volkanovski.
Types of UFC Bets & How to bet on UFC & MMA
At Stake Sportsbook, there is no shortage of ways to bet on UFC. Several types of bets can be placed on any given fight. Just remember to follow any recent fight news to make sure you have up-to-date information on both participants before making a wager. With that in mind, here are some of the common methods of betting on UFC fights:
Fight Winner - Straight fight picks are most common in mixed martial arts. This is merely picking the winner of a fight. But keep in mind betting on a favorite will have a lower payout than if you bet on an underdog who pulls off an upset. Fortunately, it’s rare for fights to have a split decision or end in a tie, so there is almost always a clear winner and loser of a fight.
Total Rounds - Rather than bet on the winner of the match, it’s possible to bet on how long the fight will last. There is usually an over/under total such as 2.5 rounds offered by the oddsmakers, allowing bettors to choose whether the fight will be shorter or longer than 2.5 rounds.
Go the Distance - Similar to betting on the total number of rounds, bettors can make a simple yes or no wager on whether a fight reaches the end and requires a decision or whether there will be a submission or knock-out that ends the fight early.
Method of Victory - Another betting option other than betting on the winner of a fight is betting on how the fight will end. For this bet, there are three options: decision, knockout, or submission.
Double Chance - Bettors have the option of combining multiple types of bets by betting on both the winner of a fight and the method of victory. This is known as a double-chance bet because the bettor needs to be accurate on both fronts to win the wager.
Live Bets - It’s possible to place live bets on UFC fights after they have started. This is different from pre-fight betting , giving bettors a chance to see how each fighter is performing before deciding on who they think will win. Stake Sportsbooks makes it easier to place live bets by allowing users to live stream events right on the Stake Platform.
For more information, feel free to check out our guides on how to bet on UFC and our ultimate sports betting guide .
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Last but not least, Stake is committed to helping our users practice responsible gambling habits . Betting on UFC and other sports should be fun, which means being smart and safe when you bet. Therefore, we have resources like Stake Smart that teach users how to bet responsibly. We also offer a calculator tool to help customers set a budget and stick to it, which also encourages safe and responsible betting.
